He'll touch your heart
By Ben Hibshman
Editor's note: This story was produced for JCOM 2160, April 22, 2008 | For those of you who need to feel your music rather than hear it, Joshua James just may tug at those little strings around your heart. Making his debut appearance at Utah State University April 26, Joshua James will show Aggies, through song, what is going on in his life. Joshua James has an interesting way of making you feel his emotion, USU student Tim Clark said. "I think the passion that Joshua James has for his music, makes everyone witnessing it, want to have that same enthusiasm and zeal for the various aspects of their lives," said Clark. "That's how I felt after his show. I just wanted to be better, to conquer life and as cliché as it sounds, follow my dreams; not only did I want to, but it all seemed very feasible." Joshua James is no doubt, a very personal and passionate musician, Clark said. |
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| "Joshua James writes music about things he obviously cares about," said
Clark. "He lets his audience into his mind instead of trying to get into
the minds of his audience." The Sun is Always Brighter which was released on Northplatte Records in 2007, shows James’ passion clearly. Northplatte Records is based out of Omaha, Neb. Lap steel along with acoustic guitars, orchestra and organs grace his music, while heart-felt lyrics of disaster, addiction and hope flow through supporting melodies. His genuine voice graces his beautiful music without sounding forced. Noteworthy songs, such as The New Love Song, give you an idea that love songs aren't as they used to be. According to James, love songs nowadays are shallow and don't have much thought put into them. The New Love Song is an anti-love love song, James said. |
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Soul and the Sea, which is the second track on his full-length LP, drives you through thoughts of dusty roads and tongue-tied conversations. Harmonies beautify choruses, while orchestration adds a complimenting color to the already wonderful tune. Dangerous, which is another standout track on The Sun is Always Brighter, leaves you longing for someone to always be with. You least expect feelings to come as James slowly sings you a lullaby. A pretty chorus of pure emotion will tangle you in thoughts of whether to cry tears of sadness or tears of gratitude for what you are experiencing. You can hear Joshua James at his MySpace artist site. The Sun is Always Brighter can be purchased on iTunes for a listed price of $8. Joshua James will be playing for the USU Independent Music Club in the TSC Walnut Room at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Cost to attend is $4 with a student ID and $5 for the general public. Other bands performing will be Code Hero, Team Mom and The Shuttles. |
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